Childminder in Wakefield

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of the local safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is very clear about the steps she must take if she feels a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. n The childminder understands why the 'Prevent' duty guidance is in place. This helps ensure she has the knowledge to identify children at risk, such as being groomed into radical or extreme views that could lead to terrorism. The childminder's safeguarding procedures make it clear what agency to contact and when. n The childminder discussed her educational programme, its intent and how she will implement it. The childminder explained that her priority is to help to ensure children leave her with the skills they need for school and their future learning. n The childminder explained how she intends to support children's development. She described how she will assess children's progress from when they start their

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placement. n The childminder will gather information from parents about their children's development and their interests before they start. She explained that the information is to help her to prepare activities for children they will find interesting and to support their learning from the day they start attending. n The childminder explained how she will involve parents in their children's learning. She will keep them up to date with their children's progress. The childminder said she will also offer suggestions of how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder has worked with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is aware of the different agencies that she can seek advice, guidance, and support from. n The childminder explained that she will help children to develop the independent skills they need to take care of themselves. She will help children to understand

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This provision meets requirements

how important exercise and healthy eating is to their health. n Children will be taught the skills to manage their own feelings and behaviour. This will help them to develop good relationships with others. n The childminder and her two assistants hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder has valid public liability insurance in place. n The childminder is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446532 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10233250 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Castleford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development, safeguarding and welfare requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector was shown around the setting. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she will keep children safe, what she knows about the 'Prevent' duty, safeguarding and child protection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she will assess children's progress and plan for what they need to learn next. n The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability records and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

8 March 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

8 March 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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